Eggs and cholesterol back in the spotlight in new JAMA study
Not again, you may be thinking if you’ve come across the study by Zhong and colleagues, published in the March 15th issue of JAMA. [1] Their question: Are eggs or cholesterol from foods associated with...
View ArticleEmphasizing unsaturated fats on a ketogenic diet
The ketogenic or “keto” diet is a low-carbohydrate, fat-rich eating plan which can include sources of unsaturated fats, such as nuts, seeds, avocados, plant oils, and oily fish, but also foods high in...
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Popular plant-based meat alternatives
Plant-based alternatives to animal-based foods are not a new phenomenon. Tofu, for example, has often been treated as an alternative to meat for centuries. In more recent decades, food companies have...
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New “guidelines” say continue red meat consumption habits, but...
A controversial “dietary guidelines recommendation” published in Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that adults can continue to consume red meat and processed meat at current levels of intake. [1]...
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Food safety, nutrition, and wellness during COVID-19
This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Last update: 5.29.20 [En español] As we navigate these unprecedented times, many are wondering how to safely shop, order, and prepare...
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Seguridad de los alimentos, nutrición, y bienestar durante COVID-19
Esta página se actualizará conforme más información esté disponible. Última actualización: 4 de mayo del 2020. Según navegamos estos tiempos nunca vistos, muchos(as) se preguntan cómo comprar,...
View ArticleAsk the Expert: The role of diet and nutritional supplements during COVID-19
Social distancing and regular handwashing are the most effective and proven methods to reduce risk and spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, along with general questions on how to...
View ArticlePregunte al Experto: El rol de la dieta y los suplementos nutricionales...
El distanciamiento social y el lavado de manos son los métodos más eficaces y comprobados para reducir el riesgo y la propagación de la enfermedad del coronavirus (COVID-19). Sin embargo, junto con...
View ArticleDietary Guidelines for Americans 2020 released
The 9th edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 is out, with the tagline to Make Every Bite Count. Intended for policy makers, healthcare providers, nutrition educators, and Federal...
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Healthy Living Guide 2020/2021
A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living Download the printable Healthy Living Guide (PDF) As we transition from 2020 into 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect nearly every aspect of...
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Healthy Living Guide 2021/2022
A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living Download the printable Healthy Living Guide (PDF) Over the course of 2021, many of us continued to adapt to a “new normal,” characterized by a return to...
View ArticleNavigating infant formula shortages
Infant formula shortages in the U.S. have occurred in the past two years largely due to widespread pandemic-related supply-chain problems. A national shortage of infant formula is undoubtedly alarming...
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Healthy Living Guide 2022/2023
A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living Download the printable Healthy Living Guide (PDF) Throughout 2022, food and nutrition were often in the spotlight, perhaps most notably with the White...
View ArticleUnpacking WHO guidelines on non-sugar sweeteners
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS)—often referred to as artificial or low-calorie sweeteners—that advises against use of NSS to control body...
View ArticleWHO releases updated guidelines on defining healthy diets
Harvard experts say most recommendations are well-supported, but guidance on total fat intake omits decades of evidence The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidelines for defining...
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Healthy Living Guide 2023/2024
A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living Download the printable Healthy Living Guide (PDF) “The apple in your hand is the body of the cosmos.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Happy New Year, and welcome to the...
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